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Boundary Commission

British

noun

(in Britain) a body established by statute to undertake periodic reviews of the boundaries of parliamentary constituencies and to recommend changes to take account of population shifts

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Thailand has always insisted its border dispute with Cambodia should be resolved bilaterally, without outside intervention, using a Joint Boundary Commission the two countries established 25 years ago.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

North Northumberland will be counted after the Hexham constituency, now the largest constituency in England following the Boundary Commission review which saw the abolition of the neighbouring Penrith and the Borders seat.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2024

The Boundary Commission for Wales changes were confirmed earlier this year.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2023

The Boundary Commission is due to present final recommendations by 1 July, with changes expected to be put in place before the next general election.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2023

In 1896-1897 he served on the Venezuela Boundary Commission appointed by President Cleveland.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various

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